Washington is starting Wednesday with clear skies and a crisp morning near 50 degrees, but the District is headed for a sunny warmup. Afternoon temperatures should reach 72 degrees, with dry weather holding through Saturday before rain chances climb Sunday and linger into Monday.
Sunny Stretch Peaks Thursday
Wednesday stays sunny with a high near 72 and light south winds, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday looks like the warmest day of the immediate stretch, with sunshine, a high near 78 and west winds that could gust to 20 mph.
Friday should remain sunny near 74 degrees, while Saturday turns partly sunny with another high around 74. In other words, outdoor plans have a pretty generous weather window before the forecast takes a wetter turn.
Rain Returns Sunday
Rain showers are likely Sunday, with a 70% chance of precipitation and a high near 70. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely Sunday night, when the rain chance rises to 80%, and Monday stays unsettled with likely showers and a 60% chance of rain.
The weather service says moisture from a tropical system could help feed the weekend rain, though the exact timing may still shift. Monday night brings a lingering chance of showers before Tuesday turns partly sunny near 72 degrees.
No Advisories For The District
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for Washington. The latest outlook is a substantive update to Hoodline's earlier forecast, sharpening the timing of the Sunday-through-Monday wet stretch after several mostly dry days.
